A Dark Princess
By: LiLdRoPoFsUnShInE
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters in this, except the new ones I have made up!
Chapter 1: Grief and Acceptance
BPOV:
It had been a year since I lost Rachel. The police had stopped chasing me for now, and I was back at Wayne Manor. I had grieved some while on the run, and was coming to accept the fact that she was gone. It was good to be back in the manor, full of peace and quiet. Alfred was worried about me, but never said anything. I ate very little, but was beginning to eat more. Lucius was still running the company for a while. I made brief appearances as Batman at night, but only did it seldom, because of the police, and I didn't want to get caught, so I made sure I was extra careful. I was getting lonely. It was only Alfred and I in this huge mansion, and I had meaningless flings, with meaningless women. I was hoping that I would be able to find a love again, but maybe I needed someone to show me how.
I had been thinking over the past 6 months, that we needed someone to liven the place up a bit, and to make both me and Alfred happier. I decided to talk to Alfred about adopting a child. I wondered what he would think about it. He would probably say something like, "If you wish it, Master Bruce."
"Alfred." I called.
"Yes, Master Bruce?" He asked as he came in, quietly.
"I need to talk to you about something." I said.
"Yes?" He asked.
"I've been thinking for a while now, and… I think. I think it's time that we have more company around the house." I replied.
"Do you need me to set up another party?" He asked.
I chuckled to myself. Alfred looked at me quizzically. I hadn't had a party in over a year. People kept telling me how I should have one soon, and how much they missed me. They probably just missed the parties, and not me.
"No, Alfred. I mean permanently." I explained.
"You mean you want to get married?" He asked.
"No, at least not yet. Alfred. I want to adopt a child." I said, as I watched his face fall to the floor of amazement.
"Are you sure, Master Bruce?" He asked.
"I'm positive. I would like to go either today, or tomorrow. I just wanted to let you know, we may have someone around here permanently, and that someone might just take over the family business." I said, while smiling at the thought.
"Which one?" Alfred asked as he chuckled.
"Both." I said as I was chuckling as well.
The End!
Hopefully you like it, because I liked The Dark Knight, and can't wait to see what they come out with next!
Sincerely,
LiLdRoPoFsUnShInE
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